(504) 339-9330 • Email: arinsnest@gmail.com • Instagram: @arinsnestingplace_nola • Provides resources and services to support domestic violence survivors, works with NOVAS to provide periodic financial assistance for victims of crime (when funds are available)
Call for information: (855) 435-STAR [7827] • 123 N Genois St, New Orleans 70119 • Email: advocacynola@star.ngo • https://star.ngo • Provides hospital and legal accompaniment, safety planning, counseling, support groups, legal assistance for survivors of sexual violence; Refer to website for parishes in which assistance is offered; Offers counseling for children, ages 5+ and Counseling and Support Groups (Zoom) for adult survivors of sexual violence, ages 18+; Call first for intake; Free; Visit https://star.ngo/events/ for Support Group schedule
COURT CONNECT FOR KIDS STAR created this booklet which explains (with child-friendly language and pictures) why children may have to go to court, who works inside a courthouse, and rules and tips for witnesses.
SAFETY PLAN FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan that is meant to address your unique physical, emotional, and basic needs after a sexual assault.
Office: (504) 592-4005 • Crisis Line 24/7: (504) 866-9554 • 701 Loyola Ave, New Orleans 70113 • Email: healing@nofjc.org • https://www.nofjc.org/ • Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault; Child Sexual Abuse; Offers a variety of free groups for individuals and community coalitions; View event calendar for current group dates/times; Addresses many topics related to trauma; Both virtual via Zoom and in person events
(504) 372-4316 • 1313 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans 70116 • annasplace@stannanola.org • https://annasplacenola.org/ • Provides arts-based youth programs to disrupt cycles of poverty and violence; Office hours M-F, 11am-4:30pm
(504) 249-5274 • 3900 General Taylor, Ste 202, New Orleans 70125 • www.thecra.net • Provides communities with training and tools that build relationships, and that allow for those most impacted by conflict and crime to develop their own solutions and ways of repairing harm
(225) 267-7252 • Email: changebr225@gmail.com • https://changebr.org/ • Provide support to mothers who have lost their child to gun violence; not exclusive to survivors of violence in Baton Rouge; See listing in Grief and Support Groups
(504) 523-6221 • Main campus: 1600 Constance St, New Orleans 70130 • Columbia Parc Office: 1401 Saint Denis St, New Orleans 70122 • https://www.clovernola.org/ • Infant and early toddler education; Adult day care; Career Connections (career development); Community and supportive services; Youth services: VITA free tax preparation
(504) 222-2590 • Email: info@courtwatchnola.org • Email (to volunteer): volunteers@courtwatchnola.org • https://www.courtwatchnola.org/ • UNO Trac Building, Room 210, New Orleans 70148 • Volunteers document official actions in the criminal court system; Annual reports made; Can apply to be a volunteer; Crime survivors are welcome to call Court Watch NOLA and ask to have their case monitored; In person by appointment
For general information or to volunteer: (504) 837-8477 • To leave a tip: (504) 822-1111 or Toll Free: 1 (877) 903-STOP [7867] • PO Box 55249, Metairie 70055 • Email: info@crimestoppersgno.org • https://www.crimestoppersgno.org/ • Anonymous hotline to report crimes
1 (800) 960-7705 • 8325 Oak St, New Orleans 70118 • Email: info@disabilityrightsla.org • https://disabilityrightsla.org/ • Nonprofit statewide Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency for LA; Provides free legal services, system & legislative advocacy, outreach, training, and information/referrals to protect and advocate for the human and legal rights of those with disabilities; In person by appointment only
(504) 943-0343 or 1 (877) 243-7352 • 2401 Westbend Pkwy, Ste 3090, New Orleans 70114 • Email: info@fhfnola.org • https://fhfnola.org/ • Provides services, programs, and resources for people with disabilities and their families; Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes
Email: info@houseoftulip.org • https://houseoftulip.org/ • Nonprofit collective creating housing solutions for transgender and gender nonconforming people in Louisiana; Not an emergency shelter; Fill out online form
Office: (225) 752-1296 • Statewide 24/7 hotline: 1 (888) 411-1333 • https://lcadv.org/ • Visit: https://lcadv.org/programs-resources/ for a list of contacts by parish and safety tips • Federally designated statewide coalition supporting domestic violence survivors, also providing training and policy advocacy
(504) 899-4501 • Toll Free: 1 (888) 792-0163 • 123 State St, New Orleans 70118 • https://www.lighthouselouisiana.org/ • Services, jobs, and advocacy for people who are Blind, Deaf, and who have disabilities. American Sign Language Interpreter Services
Call Jolie Duarte (225) 219-3246 or (225) 342-1570 • Email: victimservices@la.gov • https://www.lavo.info/ • Victim-Survivor Guidebook: https://www.lavo.info/victim-survivor-guidebook • Assistance with pardons and parole process; Accountability Letter Program; Victim-offender Dialogue; Counseling (virtual); Expressive arts; Group work; Services available pre- and post-conviction; Free
7240 Crowder Blvd, Ste 300J, New Orleans 70127 • https://www.loveyourneighbornola.com/ • Provides essentials for babies, gently used clothes for children/adolescents, other support and connections for caregivers of children, founded by crime survivors; Office open Mon-Fri by appointment only and Sat 11am-1pm; Contact via website
(504) 524-3148 • Report corruption: (504) 524-7000 • Toll free statewide: (888) 524-7001 • 1615 Poydras St, Ste 1060, New Orleans 70112 • For general info: info@metrocrime.org • To report corruption: apc@metrocrime.org • https://metrocrime.org/ • Responds to reports of public corruption and conducts research to promote governmental transparency and accountability; In person by appointment only, or over the phone
(504) 309-9799 • 2714 Canal St, Ste 201, New Orleans 70119 • Email: policemonitor@nolaipm.gov • https://nolaipm.gov/ • Independent civilian branch of city government with oversight and monitoring of NOPD; Conducts investigations into police complaints and comments filed by civilians; Call or use website
Email: info@nolavoices.org • https://www.nolavoices.org/ • Works to bring community voices into the local criminal legal system decision making process; works with Arin’s Nesting Place to provide periodic financial assistance for victims of crime (when funds are available)
(504) 345-8259 • 2021 S Dupre St, New Orleans 70125 • Email: ubuntuvillagenola@gmail.com • https://ubuntuvillagenola.org/ • Provides mentoring and cultural programming for youth, family advocacy in juvenile courts, and parent leadership classes & participatory action research